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Why Are Illiquid Households Affected More by Inflation?
Abstract: Surprise inflation can hit illiquid households harder because they can’t easily offset real losses in short-term assets with real gains in long-term liabilities.
Keywords: inflation; household illiquidity;
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https://www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2025/feb/why-are-illiquid-households-affected-more-inflation
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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
Source: On the Economy
Publication Date: 2025-02-13